Josh Kesselman

Josh Kesselman, now there’s a name you might not hear tossed around at every Hollywood party, but if you’ve been paying attention, you’ve definitely caught his work. He’s one of those behind-the-scenes guys who help shape the movies that end up sticking with you. Let’s talk about some of the titles tied to him—1922 (2017), Courage Under Fire (1996), and Daylight (1996). That’s a pretty wild mix, honestly. So, 1922? That one’s a slow-burn, grimy Stephen King adaptation dripping with dread. Seriously, if you’re into stories about guilt, paranoia, and farm life gone totally sideways, this is your jam. Kesselman helped bring that bleak Nebraska vibe to life, and it’s tough to shake off some of those scenes. Not exactly your popcorn flick, but unforgettable. Then you’ve got Courage Under Fire, which dropped back in ’96—Denzel Washington and Meg Ryan trying to untangle the messy truth behind a Gulf War incident. It’s one of those movies that mixes action with some real moral gray areas, keeps you guessing, and doesn’t hand out easy answers. Kesselman’s touch is there in the tense pacing and no-nonsense style. And Daylight? Oh man, if you remember the ‘90s disaster movie craze, this one is right up in there. Sylvester Stallone trapped in a tunnel, water rising, people freaking out. It’s claustrophobic, sweaty-palmed stuff, and Kesselman’s work helps crank up the pressure. All in all, Josh Kesselman’s credits might not be plastered on every billboard, but the guy’s got range—from psychological horror to military drama to all-out disaster. Not too shabby, huh?